Forensic Investigation Expert Witnesses

Jupiter, Florida

Construction Defects, Building Inspection - Building Envelope, Building Enclosure, Water Infiltration, Hurricane Resistance, Forensic Investigation, Water Leakage, Facade Systems, Waterproofing, Litigation Support, Building Diagnostics, Air Barriers, Expert Witness, Fenestration, Weatherproofing, Envelope Retrofits, Exterior Glazing Systems

Christopher Matthews is a highly experienced building envelope consultant with over 40 years of expertise in exterior glazing and wall systems. As President and Principal Consultant at GCI Consultants since 2002, he specializes in design, installation, water infiltration resistance, performance assessment, and hurricane readiness of building envelope systems. Key Qualifications: - Extensive consulting experience with owners, architects, engineers, insurers, and builders on hundreds of projects across 45 U.S. states, North America, and the Caribbean. - Expertise in forensic investigation and repair of existing structures with envelope performance issues. - Litigation support consultant and expert witness in disputes related to exterior wall and glazing system installation, performance, and design. - Proficient in successful design and construction of new buildings of various types. Professional Experience: - 2002-Present: GCI Consultants - President and Principal Consultant - 1985...

Jupiter, Florida

Construction Defects, Civil Engineering - Building Envelope, Water Infiltration, Forensic Investigation, Facade Systems, Building Performance, Waterproofing, Moisture Control, Air Barriers, Roofing Systems, Fenestration, Weatherproofing, Building Diagnostics, Water Leaks, Litigation Support, Expert Testimony, Windows, Doors, Exterior Walls

Jason Bondurant, PE, RRC, is a Senior Engineer at GCI Consultants, LLC, a leading building envelope consulting and engineering firm based in South Florida. With over 12 years of extensive experience in the field, Jason has established himself as an expert in building envelope systems, specializing in roofing/waterproofing systems, exterior wall systems, and glazing systems. Professional Qualifications: - Licensed Professional Engineer in seven states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas - Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) with the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida (2012) Areas of Expertise: - Forensic investigations of building envelope failures - Development of repair plans and specifications - Construction management services - Quality assurance inspections - Expert witness testimony Professional Experience: - 2019-Present: Senior Consultan...

Jupiter, Florida

Construction Defects, Building Inspection - Building Envelope, Water Infiltration, Forensic Investigation, Quality Assurance, Design Review, Construction Management, Expert Testimony, Glazing Systems, Waterproofing, Fenestration, Facade Systems, New Construction, Commercial Structures, Institutional Facilities, Moisture Control, Water Leakage

Shauna Serafini, RWC, FMPC, is a Senior Consultant and Expert Witness at GCI Consultants with decades of experience in building envelope consulting. She specializes in exterior glazing, wall systems, and waterproofing, focusing on design, installation, water infiltration resistance, and performance assessment. Key Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Florida Atlantic University - Registered Waterproofing Consultant (RWC) by IIBEC - Registered Exterior Wall Consultant (REWC) by IIBEC - Fenestration Master (FMPC) accredited by FGIA - Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) from AEE - LEED Green Associate (LEED GA) from USGBC - Level 1 Certified Thermographer by The Snell Group Professional Experience: - 2022-Present: Senior Consultant and Principal, GCI Consultants - 2017-2022: Senior Consultant and Project Manager, GCI Consultants - 2013-2017: Consultant and Project Manager, GCI Consultants - 2009-2013: Forensic Investigator, Glazing Consulta...

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Structural Engineering, Construction Defects - Building Envelopes, Civil Engineering, Heliports, Trip Hazards, Construction Cost Estimatesg, Forensic Investigation, Costs and Delays, Construction, Real Estate Due Diligence, Property Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Construction Defects, Construction Contracts, Construction Costs, Construction Delays, Failure Analysis

Joe is the founder and President of Structural Workshop, which was founded in February of 2004. Joe has extensive experience in all aspects of structural engineering, structural analysis, structural and construction inspections, and design of a large variety of types of structures and materials. Joe also has extensive experience in Real Estate Due Diligence, Forensic Engineering, and Construction. Joe is a Fellow of the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and is past Chair of the SEI Business Practices Committee and Business and Professional Activities Division. Joe is a past member of the SEI Board of Governors, as well as SEI National President 2020-2021. Currently, Joe serves on the CASE (Council of American Structural Engineers) Contracts Committee. Joe received a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in Construction Management, and a Master of ...